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Richard Hughes is ready to make a splash in the transfer market by targeting RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande as a high-profile replacement for Mohamed Salah at Liverpool. This is exactly what we cover here every day — join the channel if you haven't yet.
Liverpool's sporting director aims to finalize a deal for the 19-year-old winger before the 2026 World Cup, set to kick off on June 11. With Arne Slot's recent dismissal, the club is also in pursuit of Andoni Iraola as the new manager, who has reportedly turned down offers from other clubs to take the helm at Anfield.
RB Leipzig is holding firm on their valuation, demanding at least €100 million (£86.7 million) for Diomande. Liverpool's owners, Fenway Sports Group, are reportedly prepared to meet this asking price, which would make Diomande the most expensive Ivorian player in history, surpassing Nicolas Pepe’s €80 million transfer to Arsenal in 2019.
Diomande has expressed interest in joining a "big club," acknowledging Liverpool's pursuit while hinting at the challenges of a high transfer fee. This move could reshape Liverpool's attacking lineup and set the tone for their future ambitions in the Premier League.
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